PAK PTA can use your help!
Calling all parents – the PAK PTA is looking for officers! Many hands make light work. Please email pakptapresident@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming a board member.
Author: linda.smith
Celebrating No Place for Hate
Pine Bush is a No Place For Hate district , working with the Anti-Defamation League to combat bias and bullying as a means to stop hate. Our seven schools are part of the 1,600 nationwide that are part of the program working to make our school environments equitable and inclusive. Click here for the year-end …
Holly Kolmel is the salutatorian for Pine Bush High School Class of 2021
Holly Kolmel has earned the honor of salutatorian for the Pine Bush High School class of 2021. And earn it she did. Holly said she has always been a pretty good student but high school didn’t necessarily come easy for her. And that’s just how she planned it. “I worked very hard and stayed consistent …
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Jovan Palinkas is the 2021 valedictorian of the Pine Bush High School Class of 2021
Four years ago when she was an eighth-grade student at Crispell Middle School, Jovan Palinkas received the award for the highest consecutive average over the previous three years. “As soon as I received that award, I liked it. I liked knowing I could do it,” said Jovan. “That motivated me to keep working hard.” Jovan’s …
Continuing Education is offering summer programs
The Continuing Education Department is offering summer programs for children. Click on each for more information. Swimming for Fitness – July 6 – Aug. 12 – Ages 10-18 Field Hockey – July 8-29 – for girls entering grades 3-8 Pre-Licensing Course – July 10 Volleyball Camp – Aug. 16-19 – for girls entering grades 3-12 …
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Superintendent Mains chooses four juniors for National School Development Council awards
Each year, the Mid-Hudson School Study Council gives Superintendent Tim Mains the opportunity to present National School Development Council Awards for Academic Growth and Student Leadership in Learning. He may present four awards to accomplished and deserving students. This year, Mr. Mains noted there were a record number of nominees – 75 to start. He …
Young CES artist spreads joy with her artwork
The joy of giving is indescribable. Julia Zullo can attest to that. Julia is a fourth grade student at Circleville Elementary School and an aspiring artist. Her love for art has grown greatly from working with CES art teacher Kelsey Skudder. During the pandemic, Julia started taking art classes in sketching and watercolor – all …
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Juniors celebrate their magical night at the prom
Pine Bush High School held its junior prom on Friday, June 4, at Kuhl’s Highland House in Middletown. This year, 82 decked-out juniors had a great time making memories with their friends, along with teachers and administrators. Students voted on Best Dressed, Best Dancer, Best Mask, and Best Couple. Each won a prize! Best Dressed: …
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Request a transfer or refund of lunch funds
For students who have a balance in their lunch fund, parents/guardians may request a refund or transfer the balance to another student. Download and complete this form and indicate whether you want a refund sent to you or have the balance transferred to another student. Then either email, fax or mail the form to our …
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Masks will no longer be required outdoors on school property
Hello all Pine Bush families and staff, I’m calling and emailing again tonight to address the continued confusion about mask expectations. The governor announced his intention to relax the expectations for masks in schools at a press conference late last Friday and he talked more about where he thought we should be going at a …
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